Liverpool Defeats Accrington Stanley 4-0

Liverpool secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round, with standout performances from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota, who both scored in the first half. Alexander-Arnold, captaining the team in Virgil van Dijk's absence, struck a stunning goal just before halftime, showcasing his skill after criticism from the previous match against Manchester United. The second half saw goals from Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa, marking Chiesa's first goal for the club. Despite being 86 league positions apart, Accrington showed resilience, momentarily threatening with a shot that hit the crossbar. This match was marked by manager Arne Slot's strategic changes, resting key players while still advancing comfortably to the fourth round. Liverpool's win came amid a day of largely predictable outcomes in the FA Cup, with several other Premier League teams also progressing without major upsets.